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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 08, 1956
Page
8
Mrs. W Denny hosted Acton W I gathering with large turnout and visitors. The group voted its usual donation to the Halton Music Festival and planned social activities at Mrs. W Hall's home. Members shared an Irish roll call tale and a St Patrick reading.
Acton Branch 197 of the Canadian Legion captured the B7 five pin title for the third straight year with a total pin fall of 3624 led by 1320 in the final game and 1092 in the opener surpassing Port Credit 3388 and Milton 3249. District 7 finals set for Hamilton on March 17.
Dr. B D Young, a district veterinarian near Campbellville, says the rabies scare has driven many to vaccinate pets. He reports vaccinating about 150 dogs in recent weeks and urges vaccination for cats, noting cats can carry the virus on their claws and pose a danger to people.
Southern Alberta stockmen face hard crusted snow from Chinook warmups followed by cold winds. Livestock suffer sore bleeding legs and cattle struggle to reach feed. Ranchers rely on hay stocks and beet pulp to sustain thousands of cattle through March Red Cross month campaigns.
Auction to be held on Friday March 16 1956 at the farm in Erin township second line north of Ospringe off Highway 24. DEVRIES BROS consign to sell cattle pigs and dairy equipment with a 2 pm start. Cows listed include Fradot Dew Roeland Apple Marksman Bonnie Lady Posh and many others bred or due dates noted. plus Holstein heifers Jerseys and York sows. dairy equipment includes a two unit milking machine and milk cooler. Cash with clerk. no recourse. Contact Guelph number for details.
Public auction conducted by Hindley and Elliott at the Bronte area farm corner of Radial Road and 3rd line. March 4 starting 1 pm with Holstein cattle dairy equipment tractors hay grain and farm implements listed. no reserve. vaccination slips provided to buyers. George Currie acts as clerk.
FATT-Russell and Lillian announce twins a son and daughter born at St Josephs Guelph on March 4 1956 Tyers John and Joan Tyers announce birth of son John Edward at St Josephs hospital Guelph on March 4 1956 Barens Mr and Mrs H Barens announce birth of son Henry James at Guelph General hospital March 6 1956 Elliott Alice Henrietta Elliott dies in Acton March 6 1956 Roberts Samuel Roberts dies at Cataract aged 72 interment at Fairview cemetery Cutting Nora L Norcott dies at Kitchener Waterloo hospital March 7 1956 Footitt Walter Footitt dies in Acton March 7 1956 rest at Rumiley funeral home interment Fairview cemetery Several funeral notices and expressions of thanks follow from families including Mrs G A Dills and Mrs J E Massey and family.
A busy listing from an Acton area classified page shows items for sale and services offered. Listings include sewing machines, dining room suites, piano tuning, storm windows, used tires, Chev pickup, Meteor coach, alarm milestones, and a variety of home services with contact numbers.
Modern 4 room brick bungalow near Acton lake with proximity to highway and free salary requirement. Two listings mention an 8 room insulated brick property with a large lot and taxes of 117, plus a 4 room upstairs unit rented for 65 monthly.
For rent immediate possession heated apartment three rooms and one bath. Contact Wm McLeod by phone 203 a 34.
A 650 dollar per acre surveyed tract offers level ground with gravel drive and partial fencing. Located at 225 frontage to No 24 Highway near Ospringe, the above homes all in Acton.
Auctioneers Hindley and Elliott hold a cash sale on Saturday March 16 at 1 30 pm in the main hall. Goods include Chesterfield suite, dining tables, chairs, china cabinet and desk, stoves, vacuum cleaners, sewing machines, beds, dressers, chinaware, and period curios. All items offered to convert to cash with clerk day settlement.
Draperies and slip covers offered with a selection of fabrics. Price from 98c per yard. Free estimates in your home with no obligation. Phone collect Neighborhood Gew ing Centres in Georgenton, GA. Cecrentonn TR 7 208. Guelph 6265.
A brief notice advertises a clean used car on a truck for sale. The seller claims they will buy or sell the vehicle at the best market price, inviting inquiries from interested buyers or sellers.
The Ac ton Public School Board invites separate tenders to 5.00 p.m. Friday March 23 for redecorating at Stone School. One tender for interior decorating classrooms and halls with work to be completed at Easter holiday. Separate tender for exterior painting of new summer holidays. Interview Mr. M C Smith, chairman Property Committee for classifications and full particulars. Middleton, sec treas.
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